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#61 of 24381 vanshopper5 by binkybarnes Sep 22, 2000 (3:38 pm)
i think, to a certain extent, other manufacturers (especially the big three) jack up their msrp's so that buyers can feel really good about getting thousands off, even if they end up paying more. you should still compare value instead of how much was taken off sticker. i'd still much rather pay $27K for a ody than get $4000 off a t&c and still pay $27K. re: murman's post, supply and demand pricing is one thing, telling buyers that the 2001s won't be coming out until next february (an outright lie)or that "you will get the very next one that comes in because you're at the top of the waiting list" and then selling it to the first walk-up buyer (another lie) is unacceptable.
#62 of 24381 binkybarnes by jmurman42 Sep 22, 2000 (5:40 pm)
you are VERY right. Thats the message that somehow gets lost. Most people will think that they are getting a 'good deal' when a Caravan is discounted, even though the price would be more than and Ody at MSRP. We received 3 2001 Odys in yesterday, Silver, Beige, and Green. Totally amazing that they were delivered in less than 2 hours. Our backlog is now just a couple of months long, thats the good news. I run into people that have gone to the dealership that I worked at to test drive those cars, and have come back and ordered Odys where I am now. Honda might have a hard time with inventory because of the Acura van that is being introduced, we'll see.
#63 of 24381 Question for jmurman42 by chip30 Sep 22, 2000 (6:20 pm)
We are waiting on a 2001 GG EX here in Charlotte. Dealer has written on notebook paper customer #'s/desired colors & models with each sheet dedicated to one month's production. We are first on list for a GG EX (I saw list/intend to get a copy) for Oct. production. I spoke with Steve Porter (very helpful & courteous) who is Sales Mgr. They receive an allocation sheet (1-2 months out) and match buyers with desired colors and models. My question is how accurate is this method? I am purposely in contact with dealer on a weekly basis (don't want them to forget me). Not to bug, but to ask pertinent questions. Thanks in advance.
#64 of 24381 RE: Vanshopper5 questions... by efulmer Sep 22, 2000 (6:27 pm)
1. EX vs. LX -- continually debated, but I read a good summarization recently somewhere on an Edmund's forum: if you really want more than two of the EX's features and will end up paying for them to add to an LX, just get the EX and be done with it. That's how my wife & I decided to go for the EX (wanted CD, roof rack, better tires... rest of the features were gravy). If you have kids or are hauling lots of stuff (and if you have neither, why buy a mini-van at all), the power sliding doors are cool-- my 5 yr old could never operate our Previa's manual sliding door and our 8 yr old had to lean with her head in the door opening and pull with all her might to close the door while inside the van-- they thinkthe power doors are the coolest thing ever! 2. Dealer issues -- I recommend calling EVERY Honda dealer in a 150 mile radius (or farther if you are willing to drive) and check their supply. Then, KEEP CALLING EVERY FEW DAYS! I got really lucky on Tuesday when I called a dealer 75 miles away that I hadn't before and they had a '01 DEP EX that just showed up and was unclaimed... they delivered it to my home yesterday for no extra charge (MSRP + $99 doc + $90 fabric prot I requested). Never underestimate perseverence and luck.
#65 of 24381 Ody in San Diego? by mdgarcia Sep 22, 2000 (7:18 pm)
Is anyone on the list for an 2001 from Pacific Honda?
#66 of 24381 Options Pricing by massmom Sep 23, 2000 (4:10 am)
I have just negotiated and given a deposit for a 2001 EX (delivery sometime in December) MSRP + $95 admin fee + $2000 for the following options: cargo tray, cargo mat, splash guards, cassette, leather seats and 20 pc. wood dash. I'd love any comments. Also, must we pay for this Admin fee? Thanks to all prior board posters. Your help has been wonderful!
#67 of 24381 :) by ekrem Sep 23, 2000 (6:15 am)
We ordered our SS '01 EX-N on 9/1 and drove it back home on 9/22 in 3 weeks. We paid MSRP with no required add-ons, but the dealers doc fee was $289:(. Other than that it was easy to work with Mr.Herbert of Crown Honda in Greensboro, NC. He delivered the van exactly on-time as he promised.
#68 of 24381 chip30 by jmurman42 Sep 23, 2000 (11:03 am)
This is probably a good method for them. There is not any best or worse method for doing this. However, the most important thing that you can do is to keep contact weekly with your dealer. This is still a people business.
#69 of 24381 Just received by jmurman42 Sep 23, 2000 (11:06 am)
allocation for the final production 2000's from Honda. I have 3 LX's arriving in October. White Beige and Green.
#70 of 24381 Massmom by dvs33 Sep 23, 2000 (12:41 pm)
Can you please tell me what dealership you were able to get this deal. If the mass part of massmom is for Massachusetts, this info will help because I am in Mass also.

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